Getting to Boom

So where is there? There is right HERE on the Boomland! It hugs the shores of an enchanting lake situated within close proximity to the historic town of idanha-a-Nova (inland center of Portugal, near the city of Castelo Branco and the Spanish border).

It’s also about 260 km from Lisbon in Portugal and 360 km from Madrid in Spain (teleportable distance).

Simply pinpoint "Idanha-a-Nova" in Portugal on your map or GPS to make sure you’re on the right tracks. From there you will follow signs to the festival. Otherwise pinpoint  "Senhora do Almortão sanctuary" (location of the Pre-Gate).

What could be better than jumping on to a bus full of bouncy Boomers all on the same vibe? You just know you’re in for a good time when you join this funky crowd… Safe, sustainable, comfy and convenient: hop on board our humble charter bus at either Lisbon or Madrid airports and get a ride to the festival and back.

Go HERE to know more about Boom Bus from Lisbon and Madrid.

Eco Fact 2018: The Boom Bus has transported thousands of happy boomers to the festival over the years. In 2018, a total of 213 Boom buses transported 30% of all Boomers. 

So you’ve rocked up to either Lisbon or Madrid Airport, but you don’t have a ticket for the Boom Bus. Fear not - the Portuguese (and Spanish) transport systems will save the day. Here’s what you need to know:

FROM LISBON AIRPORT TO BOOM FESTIVAL

• Train: Catch the Metro to Gare do Oriente station. From this point, jump on a train to Castelo Branco where you can get the shuttle bus to the festival gates. More details on the shuttle bus will be published on this page closer to the dates of the festival.

For train times, costs and further information, please visit: www.cp.pt

• Bus: Take the metro to Sete Rios bus station. From this point, you can take a bus to Castelo Branco where you can get the shuttle bus to the festival gates. More details on the shuttle bus will be published on this page closer to the dates of the festival. From Lisboa you can also get a bus directly to Idanha-a-Nova, from there get a taxi to the festival. 

For bus times, costs and further information, please visit: hwww.rede-expressos.pt/en

TRANSPORT TO CASTELO BRANCO 

Some Buses to Castelo Branco will also be departing from various cities in the North of Portugal. These include: Braga, Famalicão, Porto and Guarda. 

MADRID AIRPORT TO BOOM FESTIVAL

• Bus: From the airport, take the Metro towards Avenida Mendez Alvaro. Here you will find Estación Sur de Autobuses - Madrid’s main bus station. From this point, you will find buses to Sete Rios Lisboa bus station, which take about 11 hours. From Lisbon, take the bus to Castelo Branco. 

For information about buses from Madrid to Sete Rios, please visit: www.avanzabus.com and www.alsa.es

• Train: From the airport, take the metro to Chamartin train station. There is just one daily train departing for Lisbon’s Estação do Oriente.

To check train times, costs and further information, please visit: www.renfe.com or www.cp.pt

Transport providing roundtrips from Castelo Branco and Idanha-a-Nova will be operating each day of the festival.

Watch this space for timetable and further details becoming available closer to the dates of the festival. 

If you plan to va-va-voom to Boom with mates, then don’t forget to do your very own impersonation of Bohemian Rhapsody when you stop for a break. But try not to freak out the locals, as they deserve all the respect and good smiles. So here’s how you get there:

FROM LISBON

• Take the A1 motorway, heading North.
• Exit at the A23, towards Torres Novas.
• Continue in the direction of Castelo Branco along the A23 and exit at Lardosa/Idanha-a-Nova.
• Follow the signs to Idanha-a-Nova, where you will reach a roundabout with signs to the ‘Pre-park’ and to ‘Boom Festival.’

FROM PORTO

• Take the A1 motorway towards Lisbon, until you reach signs for the A25, towards Viseu.
• Drive along the A25, take the exit to A23 in the direction to Covilhã and Castelo Branco.
• Exit at Lardosa/Idanha-a-Nova.
• Follow the signs to Idanha. Here you will reach a roundabout with signs to Boom Festival.

FROM MADRID

• Take the A5 Motorway in the direction of Pasencia and Portugal.
• Get the A1 towards Plasencia and follow the signs for the Ex-108 to Coria/Portugal.
• Continue following the signs to Portugal.
• As you enter the country, you will see signs to the town of Idanha-a-Nova.
• When you get to the town, you will reach a roundabout with signs to Boom Festival.

The experience you share could be something out of a movie. You could even write a book about it.  In fact, there’s just no describing the joy of sharing the same excitement with a bunch of total strangers when catching that ride to Boom!

Thousands have enjoyed the Lift Share experience to Boom. It’s one of the simplest, most effective ways of connecting people heading to the festival. Sound good? 

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Hop on your two wheels and become a Boomcyclist! Visit our Boom By Bike page for more information.